red pepper

noun

1
: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)
2

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add the red pepper, onions, parsley, cilantro and the lemon zest to the quinoa and stir to combine. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024 Or stir in a spoonful of harissa or Dijon mustard, a big pinch of chile flakes like plain old red pepper or fruity Aleppo-style, a couple of grated or minced garlic cloves (or a few shakes of garlic powder), the zest of a lemon, or even a drizzle of honey or spoonful of brown sugar. Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024 Standout dishes include venison tartare; turbot filet served with Adriatic prawns; baked lamb with potatoes, red peppers and eggplant; and, for dessert, hazelnut mousse on a chocolate brownie with bergamot cream. Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024 In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for red pepper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Red pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun
1
: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper
2
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